Team SVA-P 2023 presents
Zero-waste Nomads
An experiential vision for 2050
Duration /
Nov 2022
(4 weeks)
Type /
Collaborative Projects
Skills /
UX research
UX design
UI design
Instructor /
Dominic Poon
Team/
Maya Berenblum
JJ Jung
Jingyu Mao
Qizi Yu
Zhanhong Huang
Ethan Kim
Junhyung Cho
Siqi Zhai
Ivy Jin
Saehun Kim
Ivana Wirawan
Overview/
Zero-waste Nomad 2050 is a design thinking & envisioning project conducted by product & brand designers at SVA. The collective spent five weeks researching, collaborating, and envisioning the state of the year 2050 and collectively created holistic experiences that would improve the human experience.
Vision/
The Vision for 2050
Denizens will seek fulfillment with experiences and intellectual pursuits instead of material ownership. With the advent of on-demand recyclable 3D printing, consumption is inching toward the zero-waste threshold. Education and work will evolve, leading to a more nomadic lifestyle in which ground transportation networks will be the blood vessels of humanity. They will be smart, aware, unified, and able to perform under volatile conditions. The rise of the modern nomads also push other areas to adapt: Transactions secured by biometrics, blurred lines between metaverse and reality, and co-living spaces that are fully customizable and adjustable.
Product Preview /
Research /
Group Research
The group conducted literature reviews on Mode of Living, Future of Work, Transportation, Technology & Infrastructure & 2050 Strategy, Population and Climate.
Insights/
The Year 2050
3 "0"s Transportation
Ground public transportation will advance and become more popular than air travel. And personal transportation will be the 3 "0"s which stands for 0 emissions, 0 ownership and 0 accidents.
Virtual Work and Education
Commuting to office/work site will be a special event in the future because of the Metaverse office. And education 100% virtual then. These will lead to a lack of physical interaction but increase of online interaction with people.
One Connected Neuronetwork
Public, private transporation, traffic lights, etc. will be in one conected neuronetwork. At any zone, the direction, urgency, destination, etc. of every vehicle is known by a controlling party, which can dynamically alter and control traffic patterns and route recommendations to maximize speed and minimize delays.
Modern Nomad
Transportation will serve new purposes besides traveling, and the physical space should reflect it. People in the future can work and live on the train. Modular trains provide personalized and customized routes and in-train experience that allow people to experience new nomad lifestyle on the transportation.
Personal Techonology in 2050
Global ID and Implanted Chip
An identification Data based chip which can be implanted in the body and can be used for purchasing and identifying will be used accross the globe. Biometric payment also delivers a seamless, personalized payments systems.
Holistic AI Assistant
Big Data calculates precise personalized information to provide people in the future more convenient services. The most common data-based AI assistants at that time will be holographic and voice on wearable technology.
Wearable Tech
Wearable devices such as smart lense and smart fabric will replace traditional digital devices with screens and holographics. Also, the physical format of the device itself can disappear by telepathic typing (merging AI with brain).
Design Process/
Persona
Our team developed personas, potential touchpoints, and described their journey scenario.
by Team SVA-P 2023
by Team SVA-P 2023
Empathy Map
We developed each persona's personality by placing ourselves in their situations. We condensed everything people might consider, act upon, say, or feel into an empathy map.
by Team SVA-P 2023
by Team SVA-P 2023
User Journey
For each designated scenario, our team developed three user journey based on discovery and persona development.
Research Process
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Branding/
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Brand Attributes
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Sub Brands
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Icons
Planning/
Make a customizable and affordable national inter state commute system centering New York City with zero waste mobility
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Every user in 2050
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Commute safely, easily and efficiently
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Developing new planning, transportation, rental, order, payment, wayfinding, and health test systems
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Missions/
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Smart System
Establish a personalized and affordable commuting system with the help of Artificial Intelligence
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Deep integration
Promote the interconnection of various departments such as infrastructure, transportation, and commanders
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Comprehensive Protection
Ensure user safe, save their time, and make a
efficient commute
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Active Service
We will actively serve our users to achieve universal access in 2050
Strategy/
Travel Planning System
Commuting Experience
Arrival and Checking in
Parking Mode for Guiding Directly to the Spot
Drivers can activate parking mode when they need to park close to their destination. When there are three minutes left till arrival, the system will direct the driver to the closest available parking space. If it's occupied during that period, the AI will reconnect to the parking meter and look for another spot.
Execution/
Execution/
Persona
Anda
A 26 yr old amatuer photographer who wants to become a modern nomad so she can pursue her passion. Anda is embarking on a nomadic lifestyle to pursue her dreams.
Stage 01
Anda plans her nomadic trip with a powerful assistant
Stage 02
Getting ready to vacate the dwelling and live on the train
Stage 03
Anda enjoys a nice meal on board
the train
Stage 04
Between stops, Anda self-checks for contagients
Journey
Anda plans her trip with no destination
Anda has to journey beyond the city to find inspiration in various environments. She requests advice from INCU on how to organize her vacation effectively. INCU presents her with a few options based on her budget and preferences using algorithm. Upon INCU's recommendation, Anda nods to or talks and plans her trip.
Assistant around Anda
Assistant around Anda
INCU is Anda’s personal AI assistant. Anda has INCU by her side to assist her keep track of and plan the details of her life. INCU is aware of Anda's schedule, income, habits and other details, which enables it to rapidly and effectively present Anda with a strategic approach. INCU exists around Anda in the form of smart glasses.
Smart Glasses
Smart Glasses projecting holographics
All of the screens are holographically displayed by the smart glasses Anda is wearing. Anda usually wears the smart glasses while viewing the data offered by INCU. Additionally, the glass features a speaker that enables Anda to communicate with INCU whenever and wherever. She can also tap on the projected screen to make decision. The screen will be projected around Anda and she can experience how the screen surround her in 360 degree.
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Gesture Detection
Gesture Detection
The platform is mainly as holographic which dectecs gesture. Anda can enlarge, select one of the options or make any decisions by making simple gesture.
Unplanned Route
Unplanned Route With Recommended Sites
INCU suggested a few routes with various concepts because Anda desired an impromptu vacation without a specific destination. Anda could see every path as well as any place along the way that she might wish to stop and explore.
New Living Style
New Living Style
People choose to live in the pods of hyperloop for experiencing a new living style. They can eat, work, sleep and social on the road. Anda is exciting to try this new living style which the journey will inspire her a lot.
Personal Financial Assistant
Personal Financial Assistant
With access to Anda's entire income and spending history, INCU can quickly calculate her budget using the details in his database. Anda no longer needs to spend time worrying about her equilibrium.
Various Choices of Pods
Various Choices of Pods
Anda has a variety of pod options from which to choose. The fundamental arrangements guarantee that each passenger has a personal place in which to live and work. Additionally, there are other pods with windows and scenes.
Possible Schedule
Possible Schedule
INCU has Anda’s schedule in his system which helps Anda not missing any appointments. INCU plan any new schedule based on the planned event in case Anda forgets it.
BIometric Tickets
Biometric Tickets
The biometric system of Anda will be updated to include the reserved tickets, so Anda won't need to carry any identification, travel documents, or tickets. Her arrival or ride will be automatically recognized and confirmed by the location or border thourgh face recognization.
Acknowledgements /
Our designers rely on the the civil planners, researchers, thoughtleaders, futurists, and their publishers to inform our vision. We’d like to thank the following organizations for inspiring us
Alexandra Whittington
Arup
BBC
City of New York
CNBC
Data Driven Investor
dezeen
Emerald Publishing
European Tourism Futures Institute
Fair Fares Program
Financial Times
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology
Gizmodo
Information and Communication
Technologies in Tourism
International Journal of Mobile
Human Computer Interaction
Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing
McKinsey
Mercedes-Benz
MTA
NASA
Next
OneNYC 2050
SAE International
Social Science Research Network
The American Society of Civil Engineers
The Boring Company
Tourism Journal
Universität Wien
University of Otago
US Environmental Protection Agency
UX Collective
Wood Mackenzie
